General Manager

About This Opportunity

Reporting to the Vice President of Central Operating Unit, the General Manager, Hamilton will be responsible for leading and managing the Hamilton Market Unit and achieving strategic goals and financial objectives, in alignment with Coke Canada’s three-year growth strategy (Route 26) including targets for revenue, GP, EBITDA, employee engagement and corporate social responsibility.

The Market Unit is comprised of approximately 185 Sales, Warehouse and Distribution employees, of which 43% are members of UNIFOR LOCAL 973.

The General Manager, Hamilton assumes the expanded leadership for the culture, engagement, and community initiatives for the entire facility to support our local bottler initiative. Based out of the Hamilton facility, local travel is required approximately 40% of the time for trade visits throughout the Market Unit at customer locations.

Responsibilities

• Builds and delivers Hamilton Market Unit strategies and manages a clear set of measurable objectives aligned with Coke Canada’s three-year growth strategy (Route 26)
• Fosters an inclusive team and culture that delivers results through a growth and entrepreneurial mindset – “acts like an owner”
• Manages a team of 5 direct reports and oversees the hiring, development planning, engagement, performance management and terminations within the Market Unit
• Develops high performing and diverse teams, supports development programs & succession plans, and connects talent across all levels of the organization
• Builds relationships with local union leaders to ensure smooth business operations aligned with the collective agreement
• Delivers results through full responsibility of the P&L for the Market Unit, collaborating with channel teams and lean center support functions as necessary to stay on plan
• Oversees and ensures implementation of consistent processes that enable organizational effectiveness to drive productivity
• Enables the execution of Coke Canada’s commercial strategy by identifying marketplace opportunities, barriers, and threats, and leveraging cross-category insights to drive growth and defend share
• Responsible for Market Unit forecasting accuracy
• Responsible for facility compliance standards and creates a safe environment for all employees
• Builds strong relationships with key customers, suppliers and community partners that result in win-win solutions
• Supports & communicates the company’s commitments to diversity and inclusion, sustainability and making a positive difference in our communities

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business, Supply Chain Management or another related field
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience managing in both unionized and non-unionized environments
• Proven track record of large P&L management and advanced financial acumen
• Evidence of developing and implementing industry-leading best practices
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate cultural or transformational change, leading multiple activities or projects simultaneously

Skills

• Big picture thinker who can craft a strategy and translate the vision into clear and realistic actions and accountabilities
• Superior ability to influence, lead, engage and build consensus across various levels of leaders and individual contributors on the team
• Deep caring for people, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to inspire and mobilize a highly diverse team
• Superior ability to effectively communicate to audiences and at all levels of the organization
• Strong business acumen & financial management experience - with a full understanding of P&L, budgets and operating costs
• Customer focused with proven relationship building strengths

About Us: Proudly Canadian and Independently Owned, We are Coke Canada!

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited is Canada’s premier bottling company. We are an independently owned business encompassing over 5,800 associates, more than 50 sales and distribution centers, and 5 production facilities nationwide.

Important

All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some or all of the following: criminal clearance, employment verification, education verification and drivers abstract review.

Coke Canada Bottling is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce with several programs, policies and resources in place to support our people. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Services team by calling 1-844-383-2653 or email [email protected].